Seater of The Week: El-Freda Narh Kugbajor

Today on Sports Seat, we meet a pretty third-year Materials Engineering student who doubles as the Africa Hall Sports Chair. She tells us about herself, her program of study and sports.

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Please tell us about yourself(Relationship status:Single,dating,broken up or crushing)

 El-Freda Narh Kugbajor is my name, a third year Materials Engineering student and currently in Africa hall. I attended Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ School and I’m an ambivert . I am single. Interesting

Share with us your experience in secondary school.

Life in YAGSS was interesting. I had the opportunity to learn to be a better person. All the sadness, fun and tough moments groomed me to be who I am today. Haha, certainly

Materials Engineering,were you given the programme or you chose it? If the latter, what informed your decision?

Actually, I chose Materials Engineering. A very good friend who is just like a sister introduced the program to me and I had interest in it.

   How do you see the programme so far? Have your expectations been met with respect to the programme?

Materials Engineering is a very challenging and tough programme. Some expectations have been met, however others have not.

     Why did you choose Knust over the other universities? Have you in any way regretted your decision?
KNUST was a dream school. I just love the school from childhood. I also met prominent people who graduated here and they all encouraged me. I have not regretted being in this school. 

      What positions have you held so far in your academic life? Which of them challenged you most?
Currently the Sports Chairperson for Africa Hall and formerly the sound engineer/technician back in high school. Being the sports chair has been much challenging.

      Got a major non-academic activity? If yes,tell us about it.

      Yes, Modeling and Sports. It is something I love. I find it exciting and interesting.

      Any achievement or special awards?

 I won a silver medal at the recently held Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) games at UoG, Legon. There are other awards I won in high school which space won't permit mentioning (all in sports).

     What or who inspires you? Why do you think so?

 My mum inspires me more. She never gives up. She keeps on moving forward no matter what. Wonderful

     Which extracurricular activities do you usually engage in?

     Modeling, singing (chorister) and sports (hockey). Wow 

     How do you see the department so far?Are there any improvements you would want to see?

I would like to commend the leaders for their good work. Now, most opinions of the students are been taken into consideration. Aside this, our way of learning should be more practical.

     When it comes to Materials Engineering,what field are you particularly interested in and why?

 I prefer Polymers, plastics to be specific. Managing our plastic waste now is a very big problem; it does more harm than good to our lives. As a materials engineer, I would like to find ways on curbing it since this problem exists globally.

     The core of engineering technology,what does this mean to you?

 In my opinion, it is the pivot or center of all engineering.

     What should we expect from you in the next few years?

Nobody knows what the future holds but I just know the future is bright.

El-Freda as a photo model

     SPORTS

     You seem so much engrossed in sports activities, what is the rationale? Are you not concerned about the possibility of an altered body stature a female is supposed to have?

 People have wrong perception about ladies who are into sports. It’s all about the individual and how to take care of your body well.

      Please tell us about your experiences so far as the Sports Committee Chairperson of Africa hall.

 Being a sports chairperson of Africa Hall hasn’t been an easy task. Time management and organizing skills have been mastered well. Inspiring 

      What sporting event(s) are you really interested in? Who is your favourite sports personnel and Why?

      Hockey. Sports Personnel-Alexander Tuffour Frepmong (MEAT). His passion and zeal for the game cannot be measured.

      Which football team do you support?What informed your choice?

Barcelona . I love their style and teamwork and of course it has one of the world’s greatest players in there.

      Name a five-man line up of your team in the order: goalkeeper, two defenders,a midfielder and a striker.

Ter Stegen-goalkeeper, Pique and Umtiti-defenders, Vidal-midfielder, Messi-striker(forward). Incredible

      What is your source of confidence when competing in a sports competition?

 Keen desire to attain the GOLD MEDAL after every competition is what drives me most.

      Images of you, depicting 'a model' usually circulates with rumours attached,please clarify.

 Yes please, I’m a photo model

Engineering as against sports and modelling (if true),what is the correlation?

There is no correlation between them. I just love to model and indulge myself in sports. It keeps me on track. Engineering is going to be my profession.

      Finally,who is your celebrity crush?

      Tell us a little about him?
King Promise. I just like his flexibility when singing. He doesn’t force it out. Hahaha

  

      Sports Quiz:What position(s) does a defensive midfielder play on a football field?

      Number 6. Goal there 

Please share with us your last words

Don’t ever give up, keep your head up and continue to smile in any situation you find yourself in. Let God guide your path and it shall be well with you. Thank you.

Thank you too Ms El-Freda Narh for being with us on Sports Seat.

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